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FY05 CEV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,336 mi
Last recorded92,336 miles
Recorded on6 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 CEV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2020 92,336 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 76,214 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 68,452 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front wipers a little smeary

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2017 65,482 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 60,091 miles

child seats fitted to both rear seats

exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Dec 2015 60,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edges

child seats fitted to both rear seats

exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2014 54,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

No lights fitted at time of test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s front tyre cut sidewall

rear bumper damaged

Pass 30 Dec 2013 49,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers deteriorating

Pass 14 Dec 2012 44,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing

Fail 14 Dec 2012 44,412 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing

Fail 17 Dec 2011 39,438 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear b/pads wearing slightly

Pass 17 Dec 2011 39,438 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear b/pads wearing slightly

Fail 30 Dec 2010 34,781 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

front brake pads wearing

Pass 30 Dec 2010 34,781 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads wearing

Pass 2 Jan 2010 30,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jan 2010 30,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 3 Jan 2009 26,195 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 26,195 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 20,957 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?

Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,909
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
79,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,238
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,690
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 24,018
Registration plate lamp not working 21,723
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19,411
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FY05 CEV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 73,496 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY05 CEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY05 CEV registered?

FY05 CEV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is FY05 CEV safe to buy?

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